Queensland Police are appealing for further information as part of ongoing investigations after a 61-year-old Mackay man was recently charged with child sexual assault offences.
On Saturday 12 July, Detectives from the Mackay Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) attended a Mackay address where they took a man into custody.
Police will allege the man sexually assaulted two boys known to him, within the Mackay area over the past several months.
The man has been charged with ten counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, and one count each of rape, grooming child under 16 years with intent to procure engagement in a sexual act.
He was refused police bail and is due to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court today, 14 July.
Mackay CPIU Detective Sergeant Glenn Burley says police are urging anyone with further information or similar interactions to come forward.
"The nature of the offending against these children in such a grooming and opportunistic nature is of great concern," Detective Sergeant Burley said.
"We understand this man has previously resided in Brisbane, within the Deception Bay area, before living in Mackay, and there may be someone out there with more information that could assist this investigation, and we encourage you to come forward."
"If you have experienced sexual violence, it is not your fault, and you are not alone; there are multiple reporting and support options available to you."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
